UNR History
When was the University of Nevada, Reno founded?
1874
What does the “A” stand for in AVRS?
Agriculture
What does the V stand for in AVRS?
Veterinary
What does the “R” stand for in AVRS?
Rangeland
What are the two most common livestock animals in the state of Nevada?
-Cattle
-Sheep
How many clubs are offered on campus?
200+
What dual degrees are offered with an Agricultural Science major?
Agricultural Science/Secondary Education
Agricultural Science/Economic
What does A.I. stand for?
Artificial Insemination
What invasive plant was introduced to the United States in the 1800’s from Europe?
Cheatgrass
Name the 4 stomach compartments in a ruminant digestive system?
Rumen, Reticulum, Omasum, and Abomasum.
Before relocating to Reno, which city was the “birthplace” of the university?
Elko, Nevada
What type of agricultural minor is offered at UNR?
Agriculture Communications
What are three career paths you can go down with this degree?
Teaching
Veterinary/medical research
Zoo, aquarium, and wildlife research
Public health, food safety, and disease control
Private practice, including small animal/equine/large animal medicine
Name 5 career paths you can go down with a Rangeland degree?
-Ranch Manager
-Open-Space Manager
-Watershed Manager
-Rangeland Management Specialist
-Wildland Fire Ecologist
Name the state’s leading cash crop.
Alfalfa hay
How many students were in the first graduating class?
7
What are five career paths you can go down with an agricultural science degree?
Farm/Ranch Manager
Greenhouse/Horticulture Manager
Agricultural Consultant
Agribusiness Management
Agricultural Engineers
What’s the most important nutrient in a livestock diet?
Water
Name the four types of soil.
-Sand
-Silt
-Loam
-Clay
Fill in the blank:
Nevada’s ranches may be few in number, but they rank _____ in the nation in size, averaging 3,500 acres.
Third
What was the school’s original mascot?
Sagebrush
Name three areas of study you will learn about with this degree?
Soils
Plants
Animals
Weeds
Insects
Marketing, management, and economic
What’s the gestation period of a swine?
3 months, 3 weeks and 3 days
OR
~115 days
How many acres are used for grazing land in the state of Nevada?
43 Million
What mineral can sheep not digest?
Copper